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Odyssey Training Stable

Added: 06/10/2009 2:06pm
General Information
Stable manager/owner: Anita Alden
Stable website: http://www.OdysseyTrainingStable.com
Type of stable: public

Address and Contact
Street: Walsh Rd
City: Whitmore Lake
State: MI
ZIP Code: 48189
Phone number: 248-872-7668

Property Profile
Approximate size of property: 11.5 acres
Approximate number of horses on property: less than 25
Approximate age of stalls: 10-25 years old
Types/sizes of stalls: Box stall
Number of arenas: 1-5
Type of footing in the arenas: dirt
Number of turnouts: 6-10
Type of turnout: both grass and dirt
Access to trails or bridle path: easy to access
Approx. number of vets in service area: 1-5
Approx. number of farriers in service area: 1-5

Trainers
Number of trainers on premises: 1
Trainers for which disciplines: Other

Amenities
Disciplines supported: Other
Type of feed: Orchard hay, Timothy hay, Cubes
Supplemental feeding services: with trainer only
Frequency of stall cleaning: once a day
Horse shows held: no
Indoor or covered arena available: yes
Eventing course available: no
Eventing course level: N/A
Race track available: no
Hot walker or Euroxciser available: none
Grooming/care services available: with trainer only
Number of crossties: 1-5
Number of hitching posts: 1-5
Number of washracks: 1-5
Heated water in washracks: no
Breeding facilities available: no
Trailer parking available: yes
Grazing available: yes

Costs
General boarding costs: $200-$400/month
Cost of trailer parking: less than $25/month

Other
Other features: Carriage Driving Training

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Disclaimer: The following reviews are solely the opinions and claimed experiences of the reviewers. Horse Stable Review does not endorse any of the following reviews and cannot attest to the veracity of the statements made by the reviewers.
 
Reviewed by Judi Campbell on 01/04/2010 1:47pm
5 out of 13 people found this review helpful
What I like:
After a lifetime of owning and training horses, and having dealt with many trainers in different disciplines, there is ONE stable I will turn to in the future- Odyssey. Anita and Denise define for me what the equine professional should be.

The atmosphere about their farm is unfailingly positive and enjoyable!
What needs improvement:
Odyssey always looks presentable and tidy, I love that! The grounds are improving every year, and I am very impressed with what they can do!
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Reviewed by Patrice Luther on 12/30/2009 9:51am
8 out of 14 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Before I purchased my first horse I looked at every stable in the area. Odyssey is the one I choose and my decision was based solely on the owner and trainer, Anita Alden. Her horse skills are incredible! She always puts the safety and well-being of her animals first. She does not just "teach" a lesson, but instructs , quietly with every conversation you have with her. Anita clearly has a remarkable love of animals and a fine way with people.
What needs improvement:
More clinics, better Michigan weather and additional time in the day.
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Reviewed by Susan Orosz on 12/27/2009 9:06pm
6 out of 16 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Anita is very sensitive to the needs of the horse to maximize its potential. Denise has a broad knowledge base to answer your questions about carriage driving. Together, they've taken my rough, feisty horse and educated me so we can both enjoy carrige driving.
What needs improvement:
I sure wish the stable was closer to me, but failing that, I drive there willingly.
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Reviewed by Dorothy Childs on 12/26/2009 6:08am
12 out of 15 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Anita and Denise are professional, hard working and honest!!! They do a great job with any horse or pony. They are alot of fun also!!! I recommend them highly.
What needs improvement:
The facility is being renovated and has come a longggggg way. All that takes alot of money that is hard to come by...Keep up the great work!!!
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Reviewed by Lisa Johnson on 12/23/2009 8:23pm
15 out of 23 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Odyssey is less like a stable, and more like a family full of people who love horses and carriage driving. It is home, both for me, and for my horse.
What needs improvement:
The owner needs to win the lottery so she can make improvements to the facilities ;)
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Reviewed by Rebecca Selter on 12/22/2009 10:09pm
9 out of 13 people found this review helpful
What I like:
They treat every person and horse with the greatest care, to help both acheive their goals (and even help define those goals if it is needed). They have great expertise and are great fun to work with.
What needs improvement:
nothing
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Reviewed by Christy Schwarz on 12/22/2009 2:28pm
7 out of 14 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Anita and Denise are not only excellent stable managers but also master Trainers. They care for the horses top notch and the training is altered to each driver need and each horses needs.
What needs improvement:
More get togethers
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